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Q: Does the captain of a cricket team have to be the best player in the team?
A: Captaincy is a complex and multifaceted trait & there is no one-size-fits-all approach to it. Different leaders have different styles that work for them and their teams.
I believe that there is no universally accepted standard for determining who the best leader is. One example of a great leader is Ricky Ponting, who led by example and demonstrated how to win matches. He was not only a top performing batsman, but also a respected captain who earned the admiration of other great players on his team. According to me, he was the best person as far as managing egos is concerned.
Another example is Dhoni a multiple trophy 🏆 winner as a captain, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains of all time. Although he often played the role of a mentor, clearing his teammates' doubts and fears, he was more like a friend or guide who inspired them to succeed in their battles. Not the greatest player at all by any standards but one of the most successful captains India has ever seen.
Regardless of their approach, great captains share some common traits, visionary, inspiring, and able to communicate their vision effectively to their team. They are also empathetic and understand the needs and concerns of their team members.
